that way
The phrase "that way" can have various meanings depending on the context, ranging from direction and manner to emotional states and conditions.
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Definition
A2General
(common)In or towards that direction or location.
Example
- The store is that way, just around the corner.
B1General
(common)In that manner or method.
Example
- You should cut the vegetables that way to make them even.
B2General
(common)To that extent or degree.
Example
- I didn't know he cared that way about his work.
B2General
(common)In that condition or state.
Example
- I didn't realize you were feeling that way about the move.
B2Relationships
(informal)Being in love or having strong feelings for someone.
Example
- They've been that way about each other since high school.
C1Social
(euphemistic)Referring to someone being homosexual.
Example
- Some people suspected he was that way, but he never confirmed it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "that way":
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